Public attitudes to social care and the NHS

This briefing, drawing on polling with Ipsos, shows that perceptions of the NHS have continued to improve since Labour took office. However, pessimism and misconceptions about social care persist. While public support for change is strong, there is no clear consensus on how to fund additional investment into social care. The findings illustrate the importance of engaging the public on the priorities for reform and the trade-offs involved.

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